The Journey from CPSE to Kindergarten Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony, ED.D Director of Special Education Pre-K-12 Julie Nacerino CPSE Chairperson Nora to invite principal and K teacher

Goals for this Evening: Agenda 1. Provide an overview of the preschool to Kindergarten transition process 2. To assure that parents feel informed and comfortable at transition conversations Mamaroneck Union Free School District

The Transitional Sequence CPSE MEETING CSE Declassified Amy Mamaroneck Union Free School District

Mamaroneck Union Free School District What Happens at the CSE? Transition Planning A review of progress and updated testing information: Determination of eligibility for Extended School Year Services (Summer Services). Determination of whether your child will be referred to Committee on Special Education (CSE). Identification of school/community resources available to you and your child Amy Mamaroneck Union Free School District

The Parent as a CPSE/CSE Team Member You are an integral part of the CPSE/CSE The district must give ample notice about where and when the meeting will be held The invitation will include the names of the individuals attending the meeting The evaluators will provide copies of reports and the district will provide a Draft IEP prior to the meeting Amy Mamaroneck Union Free School District

Mamaroneck Union Free School District Declassification When? Before the end of the school year or at the end of the school year Why? No longer exhibits a 33% delay in one area of development or a 25% delay in two areas of development as evidenced by updated evaluations and progress reports Amy Mamaroneck Union Free School District

What Informs Declassification? Evaluations performed by a Westchester County approved CPSE evaluation agency of your choice Evaluations in the child’s native language Evaluators contact parent to schedule the evaluation Evaluators share reports with parents prior to CPSE meeting Ask Amy bout the outside agency evals vs. mamk eval. Mamaroneck Union Free School District

What if my child still needs some help? Students who may need extra support in Kindergarten are identified through screenings and progress monitoring. Building Level Supports: Instructional Support Team (IST) Five Minute Articulation TLC Rooms/Zones of Regulation Fine Motor Centers Social Skills Groups Nora Mamaroneck Union Free School District

The CSE Committee on Special Education

Building Based Support through General Education Transition Pathway CPSE CSE Eligible Ineligible Declassification Building Based Support through General Education Special Education Services

Who is at the CSE Meeting? Required members of the CSE include: Parent/Legal Guardian School district representative (CSE chairperson) Psychologist Special education teacher General education teacher (if child is in general education) Others (translator, speech therapist, etc.) Parents must put a request in writing if they would like to invite an additional person to the meeting (parent member, private evaluator, etc.) Nora

How is Eligibility Determined? Evaluation by a multidisciplinary team Developmental history Psychological evaluation Educational evaluation Classroom observation Speech, OT, and PT as appropriate Teacher reports from preschool staff Interviews with parents

Eligibility For Classification in CSE New York State Education Department has established 13 disability classifications for students who are eligible to receive special education support. Autism Multiple Disability Deafness Orthopedic Impairment Deaf Blindness Other Health Impairment Emotional Disturbance Traumatic Brain Injury Hearing Impairment Speech and Language Impairment Intellectual Disability Visual Impairment, including blindness Learning Disability Nora

What happens next? Once eligibility is determined the CSE will develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP): Present Levels of Performance Special factors (Behavior Supports, Assistive Technology, etc.) Goals Programs and Related Services (Least Restrictive Environment) Aides, Modifications and Accommodations Supports for Staff (consultations with specialists) Special Transportation Nora

The Continuum of Services in Mamaroneck Least Restrictive -Related Services -Consultant Teacher Services -Resource Room -Integrated Co-Teaching -Special Class -Outside of District Most Restrictive Nora

What do the programs look like? Related Services Speech or Counseling is provided in a 6 day cycle OT and PT are provided on a weekly basis Programs Consultant Teacher – Special Education Teacher pushes in to provide direct or indirect support Resource Room - Up to 5 SWD taught by a Special Education teacher 40 min/5x out of a 6 day cycle Integrated Co-teaching Classroom – A K Classroom co-taught by a Special Education Teacher and a Regular Education Teacher 12:1:2 Special Class – Up to 12 SWD in one K-2 classroom, who are integrated into typical classrooms as appropriate 8:1:2 Special Class – Up to 8 SWD in one K-2 classroom, who are integrated into typical classrooms as appropriate Nora

Retaining a Child in Preschool: Is my child ready? All 5 year olds, who are found eligible for special services during the CPSE, must transition to the CSE, regardless of whether a parent intends to retain them in preschool for an additional year Related Services are provided at one of the four elementary schools during school hours Programs, such as consultant teacher, are not accessible to children who do not attend MUFSD Kindergarten Amy

Special Education is a fluid process Our doors are always open Questions? Contact Information: Mike Mercanti-Anthony 914-220-3060 mmercantianthony@mamkschools.org Julie Nacerino 914-220-3074 anacerino@mamkschools.org share